Dark Sky Star Party returns to Khao Yai for night of stargazing and camping

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Stargazers will gather at Khao Rom Viewpoint Campground in Khao Yai National Park, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, on March 21, 2026, for the “Dark Sky Star Party 2026 – Season 2,” organized with support from the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand and the Khao Yai Tourism Association, featuring telescope stargazing, astrophotography workshops, night safari activities, and camping under the stars.

BANGKOK, Thailand – Experience one of Thailand’s best stargazing destinations at the “Dark Sky Star Party 2026 – Season 2,” taking place on 21 March 2026 from 17.00 to 23.00 hr at Khao Rom Viewpoint Campground in Khao Yai National Park, Nakhon Ratchasima Province.

The event is presented by the Khao Yai Tourism Association in cooperation with the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Public Organization), or NARIT, and Khao Yai National Park.

Highlighted activities include the following:
– Stargazing through more than 50 telescopes;
– Beginner-friendly stargazing sessions, including storytelling about the stars by astronomy experts;
– Viewing the 7% crescent moon;
– Astrophotography workshop—Learn how to capture the night sky by mobile phone;
– Night safari program to observe wildlife after dark;
– Camping under the stars within the national park.

Participants are required to register in advance at https://forms.gle/9MG5CCtLm6B8f7bP9.

To book accommodation or reserve a tent, please visit https://khaoyainationalpark.com/en/plan-your-visit/staying.



For the night safari program, booking must be made by 18.00 hr on 21 March 2026 at the national park.

For more information about the “Dark Sky Star Party 2026 – Season 2,” please contact:
– NARIT +66 86 429 1489;
– Khao Yai Tourism Association +66 88 362 8593.  (PRD)